HETMA Approved: AVer Enters HETMA Approved Program with Two Cameras and a Switching Solution

AVer has entered the HETMA Approved program with the approval of three products: the TR335 AI tracking camera, the MT300 multi-camera switching system, and the PTZ310UV2 professional PTZ camera. Evaluated by higher education technology professionals in real campus environments, the solutions demonstrated flexibility across USB, traditional AV, and IP-based workflows, supporting a range of classroom, conferencing, and production use cases. Read More

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March 24, 2026

351: Prepared Buyers Make Better Partnerships | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

What does it really mean to be a qualified buyer and what if actually success starts with more than just having money to spend. Joe Way argues that the best outcomes happen when buyers come prepared with defined goals, clear deliverables, executive alignment, and next steps, while vendors come ready to engage in smart questions and help sharpen scope. The result is better conversations, stronger partnerships, less wasted time, and a much higher likelihood of landing the right solution for everyone involved. Read More

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March 23, 2026

Finding Your People | Empowered by Design

Finding your people in higher ed AV is not about joining a single organization, but about building intentional connections across communities. Drawing from experiences at the MCUAV conference, this article explores the different types of professional groups that exist in higher ed AV and how organizations like HETMA help bridge gaps between local support, strategy, and professional growth. Read More

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March 23, 2026

327: St. Patrick’s Day Party | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on March 19, 2026: This St. Patrick’s Day-themed episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Joe Way, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley, joined by returning guests Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics) and Philip Leimbach. The group blends humor and industry insight, starting with Murphy’s “PM Minute,” emphasizing the importance of effective project... Read More

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March 21, 2026

Amplified: Tom Segers | Community Connections with Ryan

Tom Segers is the kind of higher ed AV leader who lives in reality first: seven campuses, a tiny team, and decisions that have to work in real classrooms, not just on a tradeshow stage. From privacy driven hybrid design to lifecycle planning and hands on testing, he keeps pulling the conversation back to what education actually needs, then takes that insight straight to the people building the products. His core message is simple: education is too fragmented to influence the industry alone, so community and shared feedback loops are how we move from adapting tools to shaping them. Read More

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March 20, 2026

Nominations Open for HETMA Board and Chair Positions

The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Board of Directors and Chair positions. This annual process gives HETMA members the opportunity to help shape the organization’s leadership and support the continued growth of the higher education technology community. Read More

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